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Fortinet has appointed Dale Nachman as Regional Director for Australia and New Zealand, bolstering its cybersecurity leadership in the region.

Hewlett Packard Enterprise has unveiled new networking solutions targeting telcos in the Asia Pacific, aiming to enhance AI capabilities and bridge the digital divide.

LinkedIn's latest findings reveal that 83% of Australian business leaders expect to prioritise AI adoption by 2025, despite facing challenges in sourcing skilled talent.

Gartner has identified six pivotal cybersecurity trends set to shape 2025, highlighting the rise of generative AI, regulatory shifts, and burnout issues.

AVEVA has appointed Arti Garg as its new Chief Technologist, starting in March, focusing on advancing the company's strategy in Generative AI.

Verizon Business has teamed up with Accenture to enhance cybersecurity solutions for mid and large enterprises, tackling the rising threats in the digital landscape.

Keir Garrett, Regional Vice President at Cloudera, emphasised the need for diverse leadership in tech, asserting that inclusivity drives innovation and workplace success.

Software Combined has acquired Brisbane's Hero Software, enhancing its portfolio in home energy efficiency solutions amid rising regulatory demands in Australia.

Despite significant contributions from women in innovation, only 29% of the tech industry is female, hampered by self-doubt and hesitation in embracing risk.

The AI landscape mirrors a David vs. Goliath struggle, with women in tech facing dual battles for recognition and influence in a male-dominated industry.

On International Women's Day 2025, the insurance sector is urged to prioritise empathy over policy, focusing on the real human impact on women and caregivers.

As International Women's Day approaches, the construction sector must embrace diversity to tap into untapped talent and drive innovation, experts say.

Avalara has unveiled its updated connector for Salesforce's Revenue Cloud, now available on the Salesforce AppExchange, enhancing tax compliance for businesses.

Ahead of International Women's Day, Certes highlights women's vital contributions to cybersecurity, sponsoring the Most Inspiring Women in Cyber Award 2025.

ExpressVPN has teamed up with Booking.com for Business to enhance digital security for business travellers, offering 4 months free on a 12-month subscription.

Alibaba Cloud has been named a leader in AI by Forrester and Gartner, solidifying its role in cloud computing and advancing AI technology on a global scale.

Alibaba Cloud's PolarDB has broken the world record for performance in the TPC-C benchmark, executing 2.055 billion transactions per minute.

As International Women's Day approaches, concerns escalate over recent setbacks in diversity efforts, urging tech leaders in the UK to reaffirm their commitment to inclusivity.

As women increasingly infiltrate the FinTech sector, their influence is reshaping the industry, challenging stereotypes, and improving financial outcomes globally.

Women in fintech leadership are redefining success, focusing on collaboration and lifting each other up to tackle barriers in a male-dominated industry.